London Road is in Sheffield and in Sheffield district. S2 4LH is located in the Nether Edge and Sharrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sheffield Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S2 4LT, S2 4QR, S2 4SA, S2 4NZ, S11 8BY, S2 4SF, S2 4LE, S2 4NS, S2 4LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S2 4LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 49% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 51% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S2 4LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 98.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 82% | 98.1% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 60.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.1% | 1.1% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -43.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 53.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.5% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around S2 4LH this area, 1.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 8.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 1.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 58.4% | 85.7% | 27.3% | 16.9% | 68.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 8.6% | -6.5% | 33.8% | -25.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 10.8% | 1.4% | -9.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 2.1% | -5.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 61.4% | 86% | 24.6% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 91.1% | 16.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 3.5% | -16.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 91.1% | 16.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 3.4% | -6.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 3.5% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Italy | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 20.9% | 6.0% | 14.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 73rd lowest crime rate of 208 local areas in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale and the 568th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.1%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 London Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-15 | £231,933 |
| 161 - 163 London Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-03-26 | £145,497 |
| 167 London Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-09-14 | £149,069 |
| 149 London Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2006-04-25 | £341,055 |
| 149 London Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2006-04-25 | £341,055 |
S2 4LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in S2 4LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 896 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 383 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School Sitwell Road , S7 1BE | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Pomona Street , S11 8JN | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield Community Primary School London Road , S2 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Cavendish Street , S3 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anns Grove Primary School Anns Road , S2 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Sheffield City Centre 111 Matilda Street , S1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Glossop Road , S10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic High School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantwood Specialist School 1 Kenwood Bank , Nether Edge S7 1NU | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman College Sterling Works , 88 Arundel Street S1 2NG | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills School Granville Road , S2 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park , S10 2PE | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 153-155 London Road | 2 yd | |
| Saigon 68 | 173-175 London Road | 2 yd | |
| Cremorne | 185 London Road | 2 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard's | 169-171 London Road | 2 yd | |
| Desi Cafe | 144 London Road | 37 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Crown Inn | 137 London Road | 93 yd | |
| Stack Lounge | 125-129 London Road | 134 yd | |
| The Albion | Formerly Albion Hotel, 71-75 London Road | 223 yd | |
| Zephys Venue | Unit 014, Stag Works, 84 John Street | 238 yd | |
| Showcase Karaoke Bar | 108 John Street | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Eastern Shawarma | 188-190 London Road | 37 yd | |
| Freddys | 148 London Road | 41 yd | |
| Kurdistan Charcoal Grill | 101 London Road | 134 yd | |
| Jah's Off Licence | 141 London Road | 134 yd | |
| Minimelts and More | 101-103 London Road | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozmen Ltd | Ground Floor, 178-184 London Road | 37 yd | |
| Ozmen Extra | 55-57 John Street | 199 yd | |
| Many Mart | Unit 5 The Forge, Boston Street | 316 yd | |
| Budgens - The Forge | The Forge Local, 29 London Road | 331 yd | |
| K H Oriental Foods Ltd | Boston Street | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gym Plus (Closed) Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Bramall Lane | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Sheffield) NAPIER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 410 yd |
| Sheffield United Fc (Bramall Lane) BRAMALL LANE BRAMALL LANE CHERRY STREET | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| U-Mix Centre U MIX BUILDING U MIX BUILDING ASLINE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 597 yd |
| Fitness World (Closed) Clough Road | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sheffield) GUERNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Rockingham, Sheffield) (Closed) Rockingham Close | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (The Moor) (Closed) The Moor | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Unity Gym Sheffield Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.